Job title: Material Planner

Location: Hull

About Jacksons

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth-generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production. We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

We opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do. 2025 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!

What’s involved?

The Material Controller ensures all ingredients and goods are delivered to the Bakery on time, in full.

The Material Controller is also expected to liaise closely with planning and operational colleagues to ensure deliveries arrive on time as planned and amendments made to orders in line with planning requirements.

The role holder will have ensure site protocols are followed by suppliers and will report supplier KPIs to the business as and when required.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage the placement of all Purchase orders in line with MRP requirements.

• Ensure all orders are acknowledged and check quantities and price.

• Create monthly reports for procurement team.

• Manage all supplier OTIF KPIs and prepare monthly report detailing supplier performance vs KPIs.

• Work with supplier, stores team and procurement representatives to optimise deliveries into the business.
• Support company buyers in supplier review meetings where appropriate.
• To resolve invoice queries from time to time when applicable.

• Attend daily ops meeting to report on any potential risks or shortages which may affect production.

• Support any urgent material requirement.

• Support NPD with the sourcing of new ingredients.

• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.

• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.

• Work on optimisation projects with supply chain – pallet heights, quantities, formats, JIT.

• Any other duties relevant to the role. To assist on all other administration aspects of the procurement process when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job commitments

Hull – Derrignham Street

Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week

Why Jacksons?

In return for your commitment as a Material Planner with us you will receive:

• Competitive hourly rate paid every 4 weeks.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance
• WJFG Wellbeing and Rewards Platform
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!